Non-existent trust contracted to set up charter school

Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour initially told reporters on Thursday the trust did exist RNZ / Mark Papalii Associate Education Minister David Seymour says contracting a non-existent trust to set up a charter school was “a bit of a screw up”. But he said the sport-focused charter school would still go … Read more

Police name prisoner who escaped hospital escourt

Source: Radio New Zealand Escaped prisoner Paul Rehua. NZ Police Police are searching for a man who escaped custody while on a hospital escort in Auckland last week. A warrant to arrest 42-year-old Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua has been issued by police, who believe he is in the wider Waitematā area. Mt Eden Corrections Facility … Read more

‘Embarrassing’: International climate expert at COP30 scorns NZ’s methane target

Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Bill Hare has called the government’s climbdown on methane emissions dangerous and embarrassing. Supplied/The Australia Institute New Zealand’s climbdown on its methane emissions target and an agricultural emissions tax is dangerous and embarrassing, an international climate science and policy expert says. Speaking from the COP30 global climate summit in Brazil, … Read more

Greenpeace – Winston Peters and NZ First Hand Victory to ACT over Corporate Bill of Rights

Source: Greenpeace Despite ACT failing to pass three earlier versions of the Regulatory Standards Bill, they have succeeded passing it into law today, due to the backing of NZ First and the National Party. “With one vote, Winston Peters has undermined his and NZ First’s entire legacy,” says Greenpeace campaigner Gen Toop. “Today, he helped pass … Read more

Man faces charges after thefts from tourist vehicles

Source: New Zealand Police A 38-year-old man is before the courts after a thorough investigation into damage of tourists’ vehicles in the Canterbury District. Police were notified on 22 October of a campervan that was broken into at Castle Hill. This led Police to make further enquiries into similar reports. Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Canterbury … Read more

Serious crash, SH3, New Plymouth

Source: New Zealand Police Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on Devon Road (SH3), Sentry Hill, New Plymouth.  Police were called about 5.05pm.  Initial reports suggest there have been serious injuries.  The road is closed, with diversions in place.  Motorists should avoid the area if possible. ENDS  Issued by Police … Read more

Citi Reiterates “Buy” Rating on Fosun International and Lifts Target Price to HK$6.5

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OurReach Newswire – 13 November 2025 – Citi hosted its 2025 China Conference this week and released an updated research report on Fosun International (00656.HK), reiterating its “Buy” rating and raising the target price to HK$6.5. Citi remains positive on Fosun’s business streamlining and core business-focused strategy. … Read more

Drugs, Cash and Firearms seized in Operation Leaf

Source: New Zealand Police Please attribute the following to Detective Inspector Matt Cranshaw, Field Crime Manager: Police have made 10 arrests and dismantled clan labs across the upper North Island following a series of coordinated search warrants targeting the sale and supply of methamphetamine. Operation Leaf was terminated yesterday,  this investigation focussed on the supply … Read more

Nearly 200 schools write to Education Minister Erica Stanford over removal of Treaty obligations

Source: Radio New Zealand Education Minister Erica Stanford visits Rangitoto College, Auckland, 5 August 2025. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Two of the boards that spoke out over the government’s axing of their Treaty of Waitangi obligations say they are getting strong support. Some boards made public statements reiterating their commitment to the Treaty after the … Read more

Fatal crash, Culverden

Source: New Zealand Police One person has died following a crash on Culverden Road/SH7, Culverden, Hurunui, this afternoon. The single-vehicle crash, where it appears a truck has struck a tree, was reported to Police around 12pm. Sadly, the driver of the truck, who was the sole occupant, was located deceased at the scene. The road … Read more

Black Caps cruise to T20 series win over West Indies in Dunedin

Source: Radio New Zealand Devon Conway. Game 3 of the T20 international cricket series between New Zealand and West Indies at Saxton Oval in Nelson. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps have won the fifth and final T20 match against the West Indies in Dunedin by eight wickets. With the fourth T20 rained off, the Black … Read more

Cop turned aviation boss Chris de Wattignar on leave after scathing IPCA report

Source: Radio New Zealand Former deputy commissioner Chris de Wattignar police A former senior leader at police is on leave from his job at the Civil Aviation Authority following the police watchdog’s scathing report into how police handled allegations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ earlier revealed the identities of some … Read more

Coroner in Cyclone Gabrielle Inquiry defends witness following ‘unkind’ comments online

Source: Radio New Zealand 13 people died in Hawke’s Bay in relation to Cyclone Gabrielle on 14 February 2023. Supplied The coroner in charge of the Cyclone Gabrielle Inquiry has given the public a telling off for making unkind comments online about a witness, saying no individual person is to blame for those who died … Read more

Economy – Reserve Bank welcomes Government response to FEC banking inquiry

Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) 13 November 2025 – The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) welcomes the Government’s formal response to the recent Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) inquiry into banking competition. “As the Government response notes, some of the FEC recommendations are directed to areas where The Reserve Bank of New … Read more

Defence News – RNZAF returns to Fiji and takes opportunity to show MC-12K King Air capability to Tongan military

Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) A return trip to Fiji for maritime patrols by the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) MC-12K King Air has provided a further opportunity to demonstrate the aircraft’s ability to operate in the South West Pacific region. Aircrews on the MC-12K King Air regularly provide maritime patrols to detect … Read more

Consumer NZ – Online dark designs have cost New Zealanders millions

Source: Consumer NZ Consumer NZ research reveals one in three shoppers spend more than intended due to manipulative online design tactics.   New Zealanders are being tricked into spending more and cancelling less, according to new research from Consumer NZ, exposing the invisible influence of ‘dark patterns’- deceptive digital design tactics used to manipulate consumer … Read more

Asia NZ Foundation – New Report Sheds Light on How Southeast Asia Sees New Zealand

Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono has released new research exploring how informed voices across Southeast Asia perceive New Zealand’s foreign policy and international standing. The Southeast Asian Perceptions of New Zealand report surveyed 200 Southeast Asian experts in international affairs with a working knowledge of New Zealand and its foreign … Read more

Transporting New Zealand supports amendments to RUC legislation but not tolling legislation

Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand National road freight association Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is cautiously supporting the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament today, which makes changes to the Road User Charges Act 2012 to modernise the system in preparation for transitioning all vehicles to universal RUC. However, Transporting New … Read more

Greenpeace – Cook Islands seabed mining decision delayed following local opposition

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace says news a decision on whether seabed mining can occur in the Cook Islands will now be delayed until at least 2032, is evidence of the growing opposition to the destructive industry in the Pacific. Greenpeace Aotearoa campaigner Juressa Lee is calling the decision “a win for the moana and the Pacific Peoples … Read more

Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris says expulsion ‘a joke’

Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris. RNZ/Lillian Hanly A meeting yesterday between ousted Te Pāti Māori MPs and their former colleagues was a chance to “sit down together, spend some time, have a cup of tea” and talk through recent events, says Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris. The newly independent … Read more

Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading

Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Regulation David Seymour. RNZ The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed with the backing of the coalition parties. National and New Zealand First agreed to pass the bill into law as part of their coalition agreements with ACT. The bill has faced fierce pushback from the public, with more than … Read more

‘Guess who’s coming to you’: Killer Nathan Boulter makes 600 calls to victim before fatal stabbing frenzy

Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Boulter appearing at the Auckland District Court in 2011. NZPA / David Rowland A man who harassed and stalked a woman, making nearly 600 calls to her in two weeks, hid behind a tree waiting for her to get home with her children before fatally stabbing her 55 times. In … Read more

Codeine stocks in short supply

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ /Dom Thomas Stocks of the prescription-only painkiller codeine are in short supply due to shipping delays. Pharmac today confirmed the supply issue affected all three strengths of the subsidised Noumed brand codeine. The next shipment was expected to arrive in the mid-November but it could take another one to two … Read more

Local News – Election recount confirms result in Porirua City Council’s Māori ward

Source: Porirua City Council The District Court has advised that the recount of votes for the Parirua Māori Ward is now complete. The recount has confirmed the outcome of the election and Kylie Wihapi has been declared elected. The recount disallowed two special votes which had previously been allowed. The recount was overseen by a Judge … Read more

Property Valuations – New Plymouth land values fall more than homes in latest rating revaluation – QV

Source: Quotable Value (QV) New Plymouth District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new rating valuations have been prepared for 38,635 properties on behalf of New Plymouth District Council by Quotable Value (QV). They show the total rateable value for … Read more

Health – GenPro sponsors new primary health organisation that cuts red tape, improves patient care

Source: General Practice Owners Association (GenPro) The General Practice Owners Association is sponsoring the establishment of a nationwide primary health organisation that will reduce bureaucracy so more funding can be allocated to front-line patient care. Primary health organisations (PHOs) sit in the middle between Health New Zealand – which funds healthcare – and primary health … Read more

Weather News – Rainy End to the Week, but Sunshine on the Way – MetService

Source: MetService Covering period of Thursday 13th – Monday 17th November –    Rain to end the workweek–    Strong Wind Watch for Wellington and Wairarapa today (Thursday)–    Sunny skies on Sunday–    Warm nights early next week It’s a rainy end to the workweek, with rain and showers for most. A low-pressure centre … Read more